VP of Payroll

Core Values

PROVIDE our customers with the best combination of service, rates, and fees. PROMOTE sustainable careers for our employees so that they can be enriched personally and professionally. GIVE BACK to our community. These are the core values of NOVA® Home Loans in which we act on employee feedback and implement changes that will make NOVA® Home Loans a better place to work and promote a higher level of service to our clients.

Primary Location: Tucson, AZ - Corporate branch preferred; candidates in the Phoenix area will also be considered.

Evol ving as a VP of Payroll by having...

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resource Management or related field is preferred.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of management or supervisory experience in Payroll (5 to 7 years' experience for VP candidates).
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in related fields.
• Professional certification (CPP - Certified Payroll Professional) is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.

Exciting Opportunities to Grow by...

• Manages and guarantees semi-monthly disbursement of multi-state payroll, including garnishments, benefits, and taxes to all employees consistent with federal and state wage and hour laws.
• Ensures the processing of new hires, temporary workers, transfers, promotions, and terminations is accurate and timely.
• Oversees and participates in the on-boarding/new hire process.
• Reviews and analyzes current payroll, benefits, and tax procedures to recommend and implement changes leading to best-practice operations.
• Audits W-4s, payroll balance sheets accounts, YTD earnings, etc.
• Manages regular preparation of relevant management reports, including weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports (gross payroll, hours worked, vacation accrual, tax deductions, benefit deductions, etc.).
• Updates payroll records by reviewing and approving changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job titles, and department transfers.
• Prepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages.
• Provides payroll information by answering questions and requests.
• Maintains payroll guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Contributes to quarterly rolling budget process, provides payroll related analytics, prepares monthly and quarterly reports to support controller with reports presented to executive team.
• Assists with various payroll related audit requests, GAAP audit and government agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Show us your growth with...

• Leadership and influencing skills, strong ability to partner and work in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong client service orientation, ability to work independently and as part of a team, excellent organizational skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with complex commissions and bonus payroll transactions.
• Strong time management skills, attention to detail and follow through to resolve any outstanding issues.
• Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and take appropriate action.
• Ability to identify risk and maintain policies to remain compliant.
• Ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment.
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with ability to utilize Work, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Benefits Offered...

NOVA benefits to full-time employees include Employee Discount, Paid Time off, Health/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance, 401(k) with an employer match, Health Savings Account with employer contribution, and an Employee Assistance Program

NOVA® is an equal opportunity employer, substance-free workplace, and complies with the Americans with Disability Act regulations as applicable.

All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact the Human Resources department at NOVA® Home Loans.